brian is entering his 17th season as director of scenic design at the arvada center for the arts and humanities. 

his drive to captivate and move audiences is fueled by a love of storytelling, exploring atmosphere and illusion, the history of architecture, and time period studies. 

with a non-stop passion for illustration and hand drafting, brian is known for his unique style rooted in the very foundation of art and design for the theatre. 


awards and honors


2023 HENRY AWARD:

"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"

OUTSTANDING SCENIC DESIGN


2019 alumnus of the year:

University of Nebraska at Omaha

westword "Best of" 2018: 

"Educating Rita"

 Best set design


2017 HEnry award:

"Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat"

outstanding scenic design


2014 Henry Award:

"SHE loves me"

Outstanding scenic design


2013 Broadway World Award

"Man of La Mancha"

outstanding scenic design


2011 Denver Post Ovation Award

"Ongoing achievement in scenic design"


2009 HENRY AWARD

"LES MISERABLES"

outstanding scenic design


2007 Denver Post Ovation Award

"Do I hear a waltz?"

Best Scenic Design